Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as 'Independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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  1. antiX icon

    antiX

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    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    172 antiX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    antiX vs Arch Linux Comments
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    antiX is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    • antiX is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  2. ArchBang icon

    ArchBang

     21 likes

    ArchBang is a simple GNU/Linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight Arch Linux system combined with the Openbox Window Manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Ubuntu Budgie icon

    Ubuntu Budgie

     15 likes

    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Ubuntu Budgie vs Arch Linux Comments
    ab1
    Negative
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    • Ubuntu Budgie is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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    Redox

     10 likes

    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor
     
  8. Nitrux OS icon

    Nitrux OS

     7 likes

    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

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    Nitrux 3.6.0
     
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    Nitrux OS vs Arch Linux Comments
    ab1
    Negative
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    • Nitrux OS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  10. BunsenLabs icon

    BunsenLabs

     15 likes

    BunsenLabs Linux is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The current release is Helium, built on top of Debian (stable). The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux.

    128 BunsenLabs alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. Linux Lite icon

    Linux Lite

     21 likes

    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Linux Lite 4.2 -November 2018
     
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    Linux Lite vs Arch Linux Comments
    ab1
    Negative
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    • Linux Lite is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  12. Omarchy icon

    Omarchy

     4 likes

    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    16 Omarchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    Omarchy screenshot 1
     
  13. Ubuntu Unity icon

    Ubuntu Unity

     4 likes

    Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of...

    20 Ubuntu Unity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  15. CRUX Linux icon

    CRUX Linux

     4 likes

    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    CRUX Linux vs Arch Linux Comments
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    Arch was originally inspired by CRUX. The latter still adheres to its ideas of minimalism and modularity, which is (arguably) increasingly not true for Arch.

    ab1
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    CRUX Linux is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

    • CRUX Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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